Posting number: FPC 080626 ERG
Department: Division of Administration
Division: Facility Planning and Control
Job classification: STATE CAPITAL OUTLAY ADMINISTRATOR
Posting type: Open
Categories: Engineering, Management, Program Management, Architecture
SummaryThe Division of Administration/Facility Planning and Control has a vacancy. This job title has an assigned pay grade of AS-625.
The Office of Facility Planning and Control is responsible for administration of the state's capital outlay budget process, which includes preparation of a preliminary state construction plan. The document outlines state and local projects for possible funding using a mixture of state general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, state and federal cash and often fees and self-generated funds. The proposed construction budget is contained in House Bill 2 which is introduced at regular legislative sessions. The proposed construction budget is sometimes altered during the legislative sessions by lawmakers before becoming law. FPC also administers the state and non-state projects that are ultimately funded and oversees the contracts from planning through construction and project completion.
The Division of Administration is the state government’s management arm and the hub of its financial operations. Division offices perform a wide variety of activities including the following:
- Overseeing the state’s capital construction program
- Working to provide state and federal grants for community development
- Development of the state budget
- Providing technology services
- Giving agencies guidance in the state purchasing and contracting process as they seek goods and services
- Administering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from a series of devastating hurricanes
Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus five years of experience in architecture, engineering, construction management, policy planning and development, financial management, or program management; OR
A bachelor’s degree plus five years of experience in architecture, engineering, construction management, policy planning and development, financial management, or program management; OR
An advanced degree in architecture, engineering, public administration, or a business-related field plus four years of experience in architecture, engineering, construction management, policy planning and development, financial management, or program management.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field. QualificationsThe official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Supplemental informationJob Duties:
The State Capital Outlay Administrator directs and oversees Louisiana's Capital Outlay Budget process, including budget development, legislative enactment, and execution, in accordance with state laws, policies, and regulations. The position leads the evaluation and prioritization of statewide capital project requests, develops funding recommendations, coordinates general obligation bond financing, and manages the preparation and implementation of the annual five-year Capital Outlay Program. Serving as the Division of Administration's primary authority on capital outlay matters, the incumbent provides policy guidance, supervises professional staff, represents the agency before the Legislature, State Bond Commission, and other governing bodies, and collaborates with state agencies, local governments, and elected officials to ensure the effective planning, funding, and administration of billions of dollars in public infrastructure investments.
Position-Specific Details:Appointment Type: This vacancy will be filled by new hire or by promotion of a current permanent status classified employee.
Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer" for People with Disabilities.How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
A criminal history check may be conducted on all new hires as well as employees changing positions including promotions, demotions, details, reassignments and transfers. Also, prospective employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing. New hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-verify system.
For further information about this posting, please contact:
Erica R. Gay
HR Specialist
Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources
Email:Erica.Gay@la.gov